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Cut Off

2018·Movie
2h 12min·R
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes100%58%

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A coroner finds a capsule in the head of a heavily mutilated corpse, containing a phone number and single word: the name of his daughter.
German ThrillerForensic InvestigationHigh-Stakes KidnappingGruesome & IntenseRace Against TimeTwisted MysteryVisceral HorrorPsychological Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Christian Alvart
Written by:
Christian Alvart, Sebastian Fitzek, Michael Tsokos
Produced by:
Christian Alvart, Regina Ziegler, Siegfried Kamml
Composed by:
Maurus Ronner, Christoph Schauer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Cut Off legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Cut Off is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cut Off worth watching?

81
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cut Off rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is Cut Off?

2 h 12 min

Cut Off runs 2 h 12 min.

Is Cut Off based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cut Off?

Critics100
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Cut Off higher (100) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cut Off in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Cut Off?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cut Off in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.